Summary
Sigmund von Birken: L'origine del Danubio: con li nomi antichi, e moderni di tutti li fiumi, & acque, che in esso concorrono, come anco delli regni
The book shows the history of the Danube River and its surroundings since the 17th century. The book offers descriptions of the physical appearance and properties of the river, as well as descriptions of states, provinces, cities and towns near and along the river. In addition to travel descriptions, this book contains historical accounts and chronicles of the war between the Habsburg Monarchy and the Ottoman Empire (1663-1664).
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